Golden Axe: Beast Rider
About the Game
Golden Axe: Beast Rider is the first game in the series played in a 3D world. players are again tasked to fight against Death Adder. This is accomplished by taking control of Tyris Flare, the Amazon. Unlike the other games, there's no choice of character, although Gilius Thunderhead the dwarf and Tarik the Ax Battler do make cameo appearances as NPCs.
Gameplay & Core Systems
There are three modes of play; the main game is played through a campaign mode, there is a challenge mode where previously completed levels are played again, and there's an arena trials mode where the enemies in a level are fought in an arena style environment. There are two types of attacks, a quick attack and a powerful attack. You can choose to parry or evade enemy strikes, each is used for the appropriate type of attack. There's also jumps, kicks, and magic. While riding a beast, you can choose a normal, special, or ranged attack.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 5.1.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Golden Axe: Beast Rider | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Secret Level Inc. | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA of America, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Secret Level Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Secret Level Inc. | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Secret Level Inc. | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | SEGA Europe Ltd. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Secret Level Inc. | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital 5.1 | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Friends | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-10 | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-10-14 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-10-17 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-10-17 | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2008-10-17 | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-10-17 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2008-10-14 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 14, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 17, 2007 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 5060138436350 | Italy; retail release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000XJO78Y | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 010086680119 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 53690195 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138436312 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000VVNIZW | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1247119263 | United Kingdom; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138436329 | France; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060138436343 | Spain; retail release | MobyGames |
| upc | 010086680119 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B000XJO78Y | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 53690195 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
